CHILLED PEA-MINT SOUP
Buttermilk-simmered peas, plenty of mint, a touch of salt: That's it. The chef Daniel Patterson brought the recipe to The Times in 2007. It benefits mightily not just from the use of fresh peas, but from real, homemade buttermilk as well, "nothing like the cultured, processed stuff that goes by the same name," he wrote. This is true, as it happens, but luckily fresh buttermilk can increasingly be found at farmer's markets and in specialty markets. Top the chilled soup with a few peas and a grind or two of fresh black pepper.
Provided by Daniel Patterson
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the buttermilk to a simmer and add 4 cups of peas and a large pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring often so that the buttermilk does not boil over. The peas should not be fully cooked and still have a slight bite to them.
- Transfer the peas and liquid immediately to a blender with the mint leaves and, starting on low speed, carefully blend (holding the lid on firmly with a dishcloth), working up to high speed for 60 seconds.
- In order to preserve the vibrant color and flavor of the peas, the soup must be cooled immediately. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then rest the bowl inside a larger bowl full of ice water. Stir continuously until cool, tasting occasionally; you will notice that the soup becomes sweeter as it cools. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until cold.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh peas and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 50, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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yeshua Rangel
[email protected]This soup is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. The mint and cucumber add a nice touch of brightness, and the yogurt makes it creamy and satisfying. I will definitely be making this soup again and
sajidkhan sajidkhan
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The peas are sweet and tender, the mint is refreshing, and the yogurt adds a nice tang. I also really liked the addition of the cucumber. It gave the soup a nice crunch and helped
Bernadette Campos
[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I would not recommend this recipe.
Ufot Favour
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and always tastes delicious. I love the creamy texture and the burst of flavor from the mint. I also like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick. This so
Kamaal Hike
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of peas, mint, and cucumber. The soup was also very refreshing, which was perfect for a hot summer day. I will definitely be making this again.
Sk Aliraj
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peas, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The mint and cucumber helped to balance out the flavor of the peas. I also liked the addition of the yogurt. It gave the soup a nice creamy texture. Overall, I thought this was a gre
Khamisa Khan
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I especially liked the addition of the mint. It really brightened up the soup. I will definitely be making this again.
Luka joy
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more salt and pepper. I also found the texture to be a bit too thick. I think I would have preferred it if it had been blended until smooth. Overall, I was not impressed with this
Abenezer Getachew
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The peas were sweet and tender, the mint was refreshing, and the yogurt added a nice tang. I also really liked the addition of the cucumber. It gave the soup a nice crunch and helped to balance out the flavors. I will definit
O'shane Rose
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love the combination of peas, mint, and cucumber. I also like that it's a healthy soup that's low in calories and fat. I will definitely be making this again!
Zylee Eastman
[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I would not recommend this recipe.
Ana Guzman
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and always tastes delicious. I love the creamy texture and the burst of flavor from the mint. I also like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick. This so
Kelleigh Peterson
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of peas, mint, and cucumber. The soup was also very refreshing, which was perfect for a hot summer day. I will definitely be making this again.
Sami Ullha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peas, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The mint and cucumber helped to balance out the flavor of the peas. I also liked the addition of the yogurt. It gave the soup a nice creamy texture. Overall, I thought this was a gre
allah wadayo
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I especially liked the addition of the mint. It really brightened up the soup. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahsaan Jutt
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more salt and pepper. I also found the texture to be a bit too thick. I think I would have preferred it if it had been blended until smooth. Overall, I was not impressed with this
Sibongile Mavuso
[email protected]This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The peas were sweet and tender, the mint was refreshing, and the yogurt added a nice tang. I also really liked the addition of the cucumber. It gave the soup a nice crunch and he
Aliubah Protas
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this soup was. I'm not usually a fan of pea soup, but this one was light, refreshing, and flavorful. The mint and cucumber added a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this again!
Sarfarz Ahmad
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The soup is always creamy and flavorful, and the mint adds a nice freshness. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Zamire Kastrati
[email protected]This chilled pea and mint soup was a refreshing and flavorful summer treat! The combination of peas, mint, and cucumber was perfect, and the yogurt added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.